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Dutch song · pop ballad

Lieve Ilonka lyrics

English: Dear Ilonka

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What “Lieve Ilonka” is about

A friend sings a birthday song to Ilonka, who is celebrating her special day. The singer expresses how much they miss Ilonka, Jax, Jade, and Colin, but looks forward to seeing them again soon. The song emphasizes Ilonka's kind heart and wishes her happiness.

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Lieve Ilonka lyrics with English translation

Each line in the original and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.

[Verse 1]

Vandaag is jouw dag, lieve Ilonka,

Today is your day, dear Ilonka,

vol liefde, geluk en een lach.

full of love, happiness, and a smile.

Met Jax en Jade aan jouw zij,

With Jax and Jade by your side,

maak jij iedereen gelukkig en blij.

you make everyone happy and joyful.

[Chorus]

Lieve Ilonka, gefeliciteerd!

Dear Ilonka, congratulations!

Jouw hart, zo puur en onbeperkt.

Your heart, so pure and boundless.

Ik mis je, dat is echt waar,

I miss you, that is truly so,

maar snel zien we elkaar, lieve schat!

but soon we'll see each other, dear treasure!

[Verse 2]

Colin is gek op jou, dat weet je wel,

Colin is crazy about you, you know that,

en jij op hem, dat merk je snel.

and you about him, you quickly notice that.

Jullie zitten voor altijd in mijn hart,

You two are forever in my heart,

ook al zijn we soms even apart.

even if we are sometimes apart.

[Chorus]

Lieve Ilonka, gefeliciteerd!

Dear Ilonka, congratulations!

Jouw hart, zo puur en onbeperkt.

Your heart, so pure and boundless.

Ik mis je, dat is echt waar,

I miss you, that is truly so,

maar snel zien we elkaar, lieve schat!

but soon we'll see each other, dear treasure!

[Bridge]

Dus zing, lach en geniet vandaag,

So sing, laugh, and enjoy today,

want jij verdient alles waar je hart om vraagt!

because you deserve everything your heart desires!

[Chorus]

Lieve Ilonka, gefeliciteerd!

Dear Ilonka, congratulations!

Jouw hart, zo puur en onbeperkt.

Your heart, so pure and boundless.

Ik mis je, dat is echt waar,

I miss you, that is truly so,

maar snel zien we elkaar, lieve schat!

but soon we'll see each other, dear treasure!

Lines explained

“Jouw hart, zo puur en onbeperkt.”

Your heart, so pure and boundless.

This line highlights Ilonka's character, describing her heart as pure and 'onbeperkt' (boundless or unlimited), suggesting her generosity and capacity for love.

“maar snel zien we elkaar, lieve schat!”

but soon we'll see each other, dear treasure!

The term 'lieve schat' is an affectionate Dutch endearment, similar to 'dear treasure' or 'sweetheart', emphasizing the close bond between the singer and Ilonka.

“want jij verdient alles waar je hart om vraagt!”

because you deserve everything your heart desires!

This line serves as a warm wish, telling Ilonka that she is worthy of all her heart's desires, reinforcing the celebratory and loving tone of the song.

Dutch words from this song

Learning Dutch? These words come straight from the lyrics.

gefeliciteerd
congratulations
lieve
dear, sweet
lach
smile, laugh
schat
treasure, darling
geniet
enjoy

About this recording

“Lieve Ilonka” is a Dutch song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

The lyrics run to 22 sung lines, written as 2 verses, a chorus and a bridge. SongUp AI wrote them in Dutch from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 7 Dutch previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

Lieve Ilonka, gefeliciteerd! ❤️ Vandaag is jouw dag, lieve Ilonka, vol liefde, geluk en een lach. Met Jax en Jade aan jouw zij, maak jij iedereen gelukkig en blij. Colin is gek op jou, dat weet je wel, en jij op hem, dat merk je snel. Jullie zitten voor altijd in mijn hart, ook al zijn we soms even apart. Ik mis jullie allemaal, dat is echt waar, maar gelukkig zien we elkaar snel weer, lieve sc

Questions about “Lieve Ilonka”

What does “Lieve Ilonka” mean in English?

“Lieve Ilonka” means “Dear Ilonka” in English.

What is “Lieve Ilonka” about?

A friend sings a birthday song to Ilonka, who is celebrating her special day. The singer expresses how much they miss Ilonka, Jax, Jade, and Colin, but looks forward to seeing them again soon. The song emphasizes Ilonka's kind heart and wishes her happiness.

Is there an English translation of the “Lieve Ilonka” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “Lieve Ilonka” is translated into English on this page. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.

Who wrote the lyrics of “Lieve Ilonka”?

SongUp AI wrote these Dutch lyrics from a short idea, then sang them. You can edit AI lyrics line by line, or paste your own, before a song is made.

Why is “Lieve Ilonka” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

How do I make a song like “Lieve Ilonka”?

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